Regularly updating member contributions, arrears, transfers-in and withdrawals from the scheme through the use of Pensoft System
Ensuring timely payments of income taxes, withholding taxes and instalment taxes to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
Organizing Board of Trustees (BOT) meetings, Annual General Meetings(AGMs) and any other special meetings in accordance to the Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA)
Conducting member education on pension matters
Analysis of various investment platforms in the market to help retirees invest their monies wisely
Filing returns to the Retirement Benefits Authority and ensuring timely payments of various levies required by the law
Through legal assistance, preparing Investment Policy Statements (IPS) on behalf of the schemes
Liaise with various custodians (recognized banks) and fund managers to ensure that member funds are invested wisely
Updating member details in the company’s portal and issuing physical member statements upon request
Lessons Learnt:
Great Mathematical and Financial Skills
Great knowledge in Investment
Great organizational skills
Great interpersonal skills
Intern (Finance Department)
Kagwe, Kamau and Karanja Advocates
02.2021 - 02.2022
Prepared company tax returns and other financial filings
Analyzed financial trends and provided detailed financial reports to management
Evaluated financial performance of clients and identified potential areas of improvement
Developed and maintained database of financial records for clients
Prepared comprehensive forecasting reports for senior leadership as necessary
Identified potential cost savings through focused financial analysis
Supported organizational account management duties under direct supervision
Education
Master of Science - Finance and Investment
Berlin School of Business And Innovation
Berlin, Germany
04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Actuarial Science
University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya
09.2020
Certificate: A1, A2 & B1 -
Goethe Institute
Nairobi
09.2016
High School Diploma -
Moi Forces Academy
Nairobi, Kenya
2015
Certificate: KCPE - Primary School Certificate
Le Pic Academy
Nairobi, Kenya
11.2011
Skills
Problem Solving
Ethics
Accounting Skills
Proficiency in MS Office
Data Analysis
Research Skills
Great Interpersonal Skills
Skilled in Trade Analysis and Portfolio Management
Financing, Capital Structuring and Investment Decisions
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